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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,426.77, 56,157.66 and 16,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,426.77, 56,157.66 and 16,364.08 is: 24,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,426.77 : 56,157.66 = 16,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,426.77/56,157.66 = 16,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,426.77x = 56,157.66 × 16,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,426.77x = 918,968,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,968,440.85/37,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.77

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